Sebakwe and Mafuta, two icons of the African bushveld, standing their ground 🐘🦛 A stunning moment captured by carer Last 🌿 #everyelephantneedsaherd #africanelephant #elephants #hippo

Not even spikey thorns can slow Khanyisa down 🌿 Elephants produce saliva to help soften thorns before grinding them. With thick tongues and tough palates, they carefully manoeuvre each branch in the mouth, guiding it with their tongues towards the molars where it’s crushed 🐘

Walking with Elephants in Golden Morning Light ☀️ Watch the Full Video on our YouTube Channel: youtu.be/tvBSGgA64l8 #everyelephantneedsaherd

She might be on the move, but Lundi’s always got time for a leafy treat 🌿🐘 #everyelephantneedsaherd #elephantlove #elphants

Big Bulls, Elephant Walks & One Gassy Surprise 🐘 Watch the Full Video on our YouTube Channel: youtu.be/fGv4Sl_A2t4 #everyelephantneedsaherd

The bond between an elephant and a carer is something deeply felt. They lean on each other, in good and tough times, with love and trust that always grows. They are family in every sense of the word 💚 Sharing a moment with Jabulani and carer Forbes 🐘 #everyelephantneedsaherd

With the rainy season behind us, these joyful moments feel extra special 🌧️🐘 This year’s rains brought much-needed relief. We don’t expect consistent rainfall again until around October, though the elephants know just how to manage the dry season 🍂 #everyelephantneedsaherd

Klaserie, Setombe, Timisa and Khanyisa happily enjoying the mud, cooling down and sharing playful moments together 🐘 Mud baths are a special part of life for herds, and we know just how much ours love theirs 💚 #everyelephantneedsaherd #elephants

She may be covering her face, but her kindness always shines through. Can you tell who it is? 🐘🌸 #everyelephantneedsaherd #africanelephant #elephant

Fun-Filled Elephant Mud Baths with Khanyisa, Pisa and Timisa 🐘 Watch the Full 20-Minute Video on our YouTube Channel: youtu.be/S3Pop9C18JU #everyelephantneedsaherd

Elephants are browsers, using their trunks to reach into trees for leaves, bark and branches. Zebra, on the other hand, are grazers, munching as they move through the grass. Captured here is Jabulani mid-snack 🌿 #everyelephantneedsaherd #elephants

In Loving Memory of Spotty, HERD's Companion Sheep Watch the Full Video on our YouTube Channel: youtu.be/lRzb1Rv10js